I wasn't sure which forum to post this, but this one seemed close enough. I have the opportunity to buy an 84 Predator Mustang but have little knowledge of said creature. I know there were limited numbers made from 83-86. I want to know more before I make a decision. If anyone is knowledgable about these cars, lets talk.
There were only 8 cars produced in 1983. Five of them were white hatch-backs
with 1965 Shelby stripes, which read, "G.T. 350", 2 read "G.T. 302", and 1 read "G.T. 302H."
Each car was equipped with a Cobra engine dress up kit with its unique small oval
Cobra air cleaner, a Monte Carlo bar, a four point roll cage, a walnut shifter knob, 14 x 6.5 aluminum Shelby 8 spoke wheels with 3 bar knock off spinners, SVO competition suspension, functional hood scoop, competition hood pins & cables and 3:27 axle ratios. There are two aluminum G.T. 350 or G.T. 302 badges on each vehicle; one is located at the rear of the vehicle on the hatch, off set to the right. All of these cars were assembled in Dallas, Texas.
The 1984 Predators are equipped the same as the 83 models except for the following modifications, a 1965 Shelby Mustang hood scoop was installed and made functional. All the stripes and aluminum badgers were modified to say, "G.T. 302." Some cars had Kamei ground effects. This was the premier of the ultra rare Predator Convertible & "R or Race Models." The R Model could be ordered with any engine modifications, a fiber glass hood and with one of two axle ratios; 3:73 or 4:10. Two types of Predators were offered this year and they were: a standard Predator, which had the word, "Predator" on the valve covers, steering wheel, spinners and on the grill, and the other is a "Predator Cobra" or a Predator with the Cobra package, which had the word "Cobra" on the valve cover, the air cleaner and on the fenders under the Cobra snake. The R-Model came in both types. The color choice was the same as the Mustang G.T. There were approximately 125-130 cars built in 1984.
The 1985 models has the same equipment as the 84 models, but a new wheel was added to remind one of the magnum 500 wheel. It was a 4 spoke Enki Wheel. The R-Models were continued and came standard with a fiber glass hood, under drive pulleys, LeMans stripes, 140 MPH speedometer, a side stripe that said "G.T. 302 R" and 3:73 or 4:10 axle ratios. Other SVO or Motor-Sport parts could be ordered with the car such as Cam, harness seat belts, etc., which was installed only after the car was titled. Some dealers offered an American Racing wheel and a BBS type wheel, also a Walnut 3 spoke steering wheel was a Dealer option. There were 135-140 1985 models built.
There were no R models in 1986. Some cars have no LeMans stripes and some did, but they all have side stripes. A few of them have stripes like a 67 G.T. 500 "Super Snake". There were only 17-23 cars built that year by Solomon America. All of the cars built from 1983-86 have a Solomon America Modification I.D. plate, which is located on the inner fender on the driver’s side under the hood. These tags are very similar to the Shelby Mustang tags and are often used to distinguish a real Predator from a fake one.
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Here's an update. I was able to look at the car yesterday. By all indications, it is the real deal. I would think (being built in Topeka and Dallas) these cars are not as common on either coast. The one I'm looking at is #136. It will need a complete restoration. Now if the owner and I can come to terms on a price.
I have an 83 Black Predator with the gold G.T. 302H stickers. It was purchased off the showroom floor in 83. I'm trying to restore it and any help would be appreciated.
84 Predator Mustang 
